Ok, so this is really just a heads up. I don't know what keyboard all of you are addicted to or put up with, but an update that SwiftKey just received via its beta channel makes it perfect for our phone. It's the 4.3 Beta update.
I'll post links for the download on their website and a small review that Android Central did earlier today, but essentially all the same functionality that's great is still there along with the ability to reposition the keyboard in several ways. You can split it down the middle (great for landscape typing on our phones), make it compact to fit to either side (great for one hand typing on our phones, which does actually works fantastically now), and you can leave it as a normal, full sized phone keyboard. Additionally, you can now resize it dynamically without leaving the keyboard to five(!) different sizes (all increasing the keyboard in height) and most importantly, you can undock and dock the keyboard to your liking. They've essentially combined their tablet and phone offerings and enhanced them. Which is perfect, because we have the definition of a tablet/phone.
I believe it's free in its beta state, so the least you can do is give it a try. But honestly, this keyboard is leaps and bounds ahead of any other in the market.
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Download link: beta.swiftkey.net
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been running this for a while and its working great
Not that fond of SwiftKey to be honest, and the stock keyboard is fine but I always hit the damn punctuation key when I want to hit space, but I'll give SwiftKey a try again. It's been awhile.
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LordManhattan said:
Not that fond of SwiftKey to be honest, and the stock keyboard is fine but I always hit the damn punctuation key when I want to hit space, but I'll give SwiftKey a try again. It's been awhile.
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I use swiftkey because first of all I use all my devices in english and in android it's a bit tricky when the stock keyboard uses the system language to get å ä ö. And I'm able to turn off all the autocorrections and to remove finish word on spacekey to gain full control of what's going on when I'm writing something. It's also not bloated with animations, email-activation system and special keys other than the swiftkey symbol.
stock keyboard (Xperia Keyboard with handwriting) is garbage (to me)
I press "space" and it pressing "dot".
Cuz space button and the dot button is located close to each other.
And sometimes even when you starting typing fast it gives 0.5sec
interval of lag. (the delay lag can be felt through the sound and vibration)
Well now briefly about the main "Google keyboard"
i used to use swype... then migrated to swiftkey when it introduced 'flow' ... now im running sony stock. They are all pretty similar.
i know that swiftkey and sony stock can be changed so the dot is not on the page, and it will auto full stop if you press space twice.
...so thats what I'm doing. BOOM!
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i used to use swype... then migrated to swiftkey when it introduced 'flow' ... now im running sony stock. They are all pretty similar.
i know that swiftkey and sony stock can be changed so the dot is not on the page, and it will auto full stop if you press space twice.
...so thats what I'm doing. BOOM!
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Well I'm damned if I can get rid of the dot on the stock sony keyboard mate
Until then I'll continue running the google keyboard.
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Not that fond of SwiftKey to be honest, and the stock keyboard is fine but I always hit the damn punctuation key when I want to hit space, but I'll give SwiftKey a try again. It's been awhile.
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Yeah that's my issue with the stock keyboard, the spacebar isn't big enough. The swiftkey one just seems to run a little heavy on the resources, that's always be the case more or less.
I like the way the Sony one looks but I can't seem to get used to smacking the period key all the time
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i used to use swype... then migrated to swiftkey when it introduced 'flow' ... now im running sony stock. They are all pretty similar.
i know that swiftkey and sony stock can be changed so the dot is not on the page, and it will auto full stop if you press space twice.
...so thats what I'm doing. BOOM!
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Do you mean that you were able to get rid of the punctuation mark? How did you manage to do that
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This SwiftKey beta is superb!
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Hey all
I recently upgraded to the galaxy s2 from the HTC desire and just cant get used to the galaxy s2 keyboard. I used the HTC_IME mod keyboard on the desire and loved it, and am wondering if there is a similar one of the desire or what the best alternative is. the htc_ime mod does install on the galaxy s2, but it keeps hanging and make a few apps crash, so not really usable
The main thing i liked about it was that it could quickly remember thing like emails (which contain an _ and an @ (obviously) )
Ive added the email to the dictionary, but as the second letter is an underscore, there doesnt seem to be a quick way to get it to 'recommend it' onscreen without typing out the whole thing
Any ideas/suggestions?
i like stock samsung or Swipe
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in my opinion A.I.type keyboard is the best for me.
Hey mate, I am from the desire also. I used the stock gingerbread on my desire, it was my favourite KB, although the size is terrible on SGS2 so I use HTC_IME mod and works a treat ;-)
I hate stock samsung keyboard and use smart keyboard instead for typing. Anyway I recently started using swype, at the beginning I hated it but now I don't using anything else since it's by far the fastest method for me, it just takes time getting used to (not more than a couple hours anyway). So my suggestion: give swype a try, I don't think you'll regret it.
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Hey mate, I am from the desire also. I used the stock gingerbread on my desire, it was my favourite KB, although the size is terrible on SGS2 so I use HTC_IME mod and works a treat ;-)
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I can use HTC_IME mod for some things, but it wont work on the stock email app (the one with the red stamp on the icon) and seems to freeze every so often an d stop the touch screen from detecting anything for a few seconds. Thats why im looking to change
I don't like the stock keyboard. I think it's too "stock" I don't like Swipe too. I'm using SwiftKey X and I like it.
Plenty of options, SwiftKey X, TouchPal, Better keyboard, and loads more.
I've tried most and TouchPal is very decent for a beta but always come back to SwiftKey as its prediction is extremely well and I like the way it learns words. New update due today should make it better. Free version already updated though so give it a try for a month.
Although it doesn't have that many options compared to others in the market.
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Plenty of options, SwiftKey X, TouchPal, Better keyboard, and loads more.
I've tried most and TouchPal is very decent for a beta but always come back to SwiftKey as its prediction is extremely well and I like the way it learns words. New update due today should make it better. Free version already updated though so give it a try for a month.
Although it doesn't have that many options compared to others in the market.
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Ditto !!!!
Depends on the user. If he/she like click typing keyboard then SwiftKey, Big Button, A.I.Type keyboard, but users like me, who loves Swype, could try SlideIT and TouchPal. But TouchPal is the best IMO. Still it has some bugs.
All I can say that the default Swype is a PITA. Least the one I used, 2.72, can't say about the newer version however.
New update is now out for paid users, finally got it updated let's see how much better this is. A.I type is also very good. Quite a vast choice now for users depending on what they want.
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Swiftkey X is awesome, best predictions i've seen on any keyboard.
Trust me mate, I've tried them all, and ALWAYS come back to swift key...
Awesome prediction, I feel like it's reading my ****ing mind...
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I would say it's all Down to personal preference, for me its smart keyboard pro. O can never get the hang of swype lol.
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I'm not objective (being the developer) but I recommend A.I.type
Give it a try!
A.I.type Keyboard Plus (paid) or A.I.type Keyboard Beta (beta is over but we keep it on the market for now).
i'm using better keyboard
I find Siwftkey X is the best for speed, easily deleting unwanted suggested words, auto corrections and predictions for all the normal keyboards I have used. I started to like AI type keyboard until I realised it wasn't as good at the predicitons, autocorrect and removing suggested words... Shame because it had its pros as well.
swift key x without a doubt. the prediction as others have mentioned is top notch. it learns fast, looks nice, and works really well. (I have tried swype, stock, GO keyboard)
Touchpal FTW
Touchpal all the way, but for some reason its not working on the new Revolt update.... help?
Is.it. just. Me but typing on.the stock keyboard suck? The space.key is too small.so when I hit the space bar. It leaves.a period.after every word. . Also what the hell are all those arrow keys for? I've gotten used to not needing a physical keyboard but with this phone I've taken a step back.
The arrows are for navigating the cursor within a block of text. For example, you need to correct the spelling of an email address, website url, etc and you don't want to backspace the entire word. With ICS it's a lot easier to tap and drag to where you want the cursor, but the arrow keys are there as an alternative. They were helpful back when the OG EVO released; now, not so much. As for the periods, are you sure you aren't double-tapping the space bar? Double-tapping on many keyboards will add the period for you.
I love HTC keyboards. So responsive and just the right size. And actually, as I'm typing right now on xda app, I don't see the arrow keys though I know they are there.
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I specifically sought out, and installed, the stock ICS keyboard to use on this handset. I hated the HTC keyboard, and none of the others I have really endeared me either. ICS's keyboard has improved on prior versions immensely.
Joel
jbhorner said:
I specifically sought out, and installed, the stock ICS keyboard to use on this handset. I hated the HTC keyboard, and none of the others I have really endeared me either. ICS's keyboard has improved on prior versions immensely.
Joel
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It's crazy to me that you find the stock keyboard enjoyable. It kills me.
I recommend SwiftKey X (in the market, not free) or the SwiftKey 3 beta (register for their VIP forums for a DL link, free, but beta).
+1 for swiftkey x....i bought it earlier this year and love it....money well spent
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It's crazy to me that you find the stock keyboard enjoyable. It kills me.
I recommend SwiftKey X (in the market, not free) or the SwiftKey 3 beta (register for their VIP forums for a DL link, free, but beta).
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I tried to enjoy the stock keyboard but today I gave up on it, which is sad cause I liked the stock keyboard on my 3D. I'm using SlideIT keyboard for now.
I like to use the HTC IME and Swiftkey X and my absolute favorite is Thumb Keyboard, reason being is that you can change the size of the buttons and layout so you can have a large or small spacebar or w/e
I've been using Swiftkey for the longest but it's been buggy since an update so I'm looking for options. Preferably one with predictive typing.
I've tried other keyboards, but always end up back at the Swype beta. The predictive text is nearly perfect, especially once it learns as you use it. I also like sliding my finger to type. So, I use it while it's free and available.
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I like stock HTC keyboards. They just feel great to use.
Currently I'm using a Sense 4.0 look-a-like keyboard on my phone.
No problems so far!
DjDom said:
I like stock HTC keyboards. They just feel great to use.
Currently I'm using a Sense 4.0 look-a-like keyboard on my phone.
No problems so far!
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Where'd you get the Sense 4.0 keyboard?
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Where'd you get the Sense 4.0 keyboard?
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Unless you run a sense 4 Rom, you will have to use a look alike, not the real deal. I think there are some in the Play Store.
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I use the htc stock keyboard, too.
Alternative, I use the Swift Keyboard and no problems so far.
+1 for Thumb Keyboard
I'm a Swype man with their latest update copying SwiftKey with implementing a prediction algorithm. I don't think it's used to it's full potential (ie. That could use it to knock out words that are similar to the pattern but you're obviously not going to use after the previous word) but it's nice.
SwiftKey 3 would be my only other alternative.
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coal686 said:
I've tried other keyboards, but always end up back at the Swype beta. The predictive text is nearly perfect, especially once it learns as you use it. I also like sliding my finger to type. So, I use it while it's free and available.
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I have also come back to Swype Beta :good:. Great layout and you can prod or swipe. Currently the Dragon Naturally Speaking add-on does not work for me - not sure if caused by the custom ROM or something else - but as I prefer to swipe it is no big loss. Only additional comment on the predictive text is it tends only to offer predictions/alternatives once you have finished swiping a word, rather that guessing part way through and offering options. It offers the additional predictive words neatly across the top of the keyboard which can be scrolled horizontally to see more.
Other option
If you'd like to try something else, go for A.I. Type. It's not free (or as good as swiftkey) but works quite well nonetheless. (The Tablet version is incredible though.) :victory:
Swpe is good listen to notsointeresting
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Swype is what most people I know use/love... there are a few for Swiftkey...
Myself? I use Hackers Keyboard... If you use prediction alot I dont think its going to be for you, but give it a try anyway if your shopping around for a replacement anyway...
What do you guys think? I really really enjoy swype like 4.2 and I do think its faster typing but I think swiftkey is more accurate making it faster.... Thoughts?
docmalc said:
What do you guys think? I really really enjoy swype like 4.2 and I do think its faster typing but I think swiftkey is more accurate making it faster.... Thoughts?
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SwiftKey keyboard FTW
SwiftKey.... and now that it's bringing flow... it's going to faster and accurate than swype
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No competition. Swiftkey hands down.
Best features of Swiftkey for me are the swipe-back to delete a word (seriously, so amazing) and the predictions it has. It reads my mind like no other keyboard can.
And with Flow coming, all other keyboards will be useless in comparison.
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Throw up another vote for Swiftkey. Although I do recommend you try out the upcoming 4.2 Android keyboard because it implements swype-like functionality. Swiftkey will also bring this with their "Swiftkey Flow" update that should be in beta soon.
swift key hands down i use in on all my droid devices tablet and phone, it makes life easy especially with the predictive text
I like Android 4.2.
Swiftkey 3 never seems to learn my style so to me it's just another keyboard. But other than the learning part that should be happening..when compared to other keyboards I use, it isn't that great. Can't even use it in the browser.
So Android 4.2 wins my book just because it's reliable. Once it added the feature where it'll autocorrect that space...that's when I walked right away from Swiftkey 3 because that was the ONLY thing keeping me there.
SwiftKey is the best keyboard forever.
I can type some messages without even looking at the screen. The auto correct is so good, the messages will come out correct.
I tried the latest Android keyboard and while it was nice, it was too buggy for me so I deleted it after a couple hours of dealing with FC's, the latest Swype is their best version, but imo neither come close to Swift Key 3
I'm currently typing this using the 4.2 keyboard and unfortunately I miss using swiftkey so badly that right after this, I'll revert. I mean, they did a good job but swiftkey owns it.
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I love Swiftkey ever since I adopted it a few months ago. The stock keyboard was nice, I haven't used 4.2 yet, but the whole customizable-by-social-network dictionary on Swiftkey is phenomenal. That's basically the only reason I use it for since I actively use twitter on a daily basis. Also don't forget the fact that Swiftkey can scan all your SMS messages (which means all my 15+ conversations with over 14,000 texts) and use special-case words such as the last names of friends in your dictionary. That's basically why I use Swiftkey and I don't think I'll ever go back. Plus, I never liked the whole Swype-like keyboards so I probably won't like the 4.2 keyboard at all.
I never use swype type keyboards, but the swype in the new 4.2 KB is pretty nice. I only use that feature about 10% of the time.
Also, the word prediction is pretty amazing.
I just sent a text that said 'just wanted to say Dillon really misses you' and I only had to type 4 letters of it. It predicted the rest. Crazy. Scary.
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Use both. End of the day when both hands are available I prefer swift (its predictive engine is great) but sometimes if you're carrying something and only one hand is available swyping whether it be android 4.2,slideit, swype etc are easier.
Swyping is easier when driving which we shouldn't be doing anyways lol.
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U guys see the pc option in 4.2? Buttons are a little small, but I've always wanted it. Great for writing documents...
To get it go to keyboards, android keyboard, add style, English us, PC. Then go down to Swype and select it.
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U guys see the pc option in 4.2? Buttons are a little small, but I've always wanted it. Great for writing documents...
To get it go to keyboards, android keyboard, add style, English us, PC. Then go down to Swype and select it.
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Not my cup of tea but pretty cool nevertheless
Alot more customisations then people realise.
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SwiftKey hands down. I've tried every single android keyboard from stock to swype but nothing comes close to SwiftKey. Kind of scary how good it is as previously stated.
Anthonicia said:
U guys see the pc option in 4.2? Buttons are a little small, but I've always wanted it. Great for writing documents...
To get it go to keyboards, android keyboard, add style, English us, PC. Then go down to Swype and select it.
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Weird. I can't find the 'add style' option anywhere.
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Weird. I can't find the 'add style' option anywhere.
hurled from my AOKP'd Evo LTE. Enjoy.
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Advanced settings / custom input styles. There you'll find add......
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SwiftKey 3
What typing style does everyone use within Swiftkey?
Looking for a great keyboard that fits well with the Z2 but also has the swype typing feature .
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I use swiftkey and pretty happy with it. swype is quite good too.
Xperia keyboard works fine
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SwiftKey is the best I think. You can change size and theme... And it gets better with time.
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Used to always use Swype keyboard but due to silly things like it not adding spaces in certain places even though it set to do that & the Swype Connect backup causing severe battery drain & lots of wakelocks I went back to SwiftKey which is a lot quicker than it used to be & works great.
Thanks everyone. Yeah I was trying Swype but it wasn't working great and I didn't really like the stock Xperia keyboard. Switched to SwiftKey and very happy.
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I can vouch for Swiftkey, but I do like the stock Xperia Keyboard. The one thing I like better with Swiftkey is that it is good when typing in multiple languages.
I think.this.sentence explains.my only annoyance.with.the xperia keyboard.
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I think.this.sentence explains.my only annoyance.with.the xperia keyboard.
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Yeah with the new update the spacebar is smaller and the enter key is bigger, why Sony, why..
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Yeah with the new update the spacebar is smaller and the enter key is bigger, why Sony, why..
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I agree also.
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You definitely should give TouchPal a chance. It's free and the prediction and multi language input is amazing...
I prefer it to Swype or Swiftkey because it has some nice features they don't have (Swype up on special signs instead of holding the button pressed... )
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You definitely should give TouchPal a chance. It's free and the prediction and multi language input is amazing...
I prefer it to Swype or Swiftkey because it has some nice features they don't have (Swype up on special signs instead of holding the button pressed... )
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Thanks for the suggestion. I'm going to give it a try.
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SwiftKey is my favourite, and has been for a long time now.
So happy that there's a Japanese Beta and that I'm in it for the testing phase
I've decided to give the Minuum keyboard a try. Takes some getting used to but seems to work well and not take up much of the screen.
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tried most keyboards but stuck to Swype for their select all/cut/copy/paste shortcuts as well as number pad.
only gripe is that it doesn't autospace as mentioned, though only in dolphin.
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The best keyboard is definitely SwiftKey, however the best keyboard to swipe with is Swype. SwiftKey swipe feature is terrible, I slide from Y to O and it suggests then I want to use the word "to" which is just silly since I didn't even tap on T.
Auto space works for me in Swype, it just doesn't show the space until you type the word, it just uses a different method to achieve the same result.
I gave up on the stock keyboard and started using the google one. I was fine with it until it had a small fit when I was using Google+ and I wanted to include someone in a post and the auto correct function had a little fit.
Google keyboard for me all day long. It's spaced out really well and the white highlight suits the theme I'm running. If the auto-correct is grinding your gears go to settings in Google Keyboard (in Language & input) > Auto-correction > "Modest" setting seems to make it less skintish. Also (creepy as it is) the personalised suggestions works well by dragging words you use regularly on other Google services into your texts
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Google keyboard for me all day long. It's spaced out really well and the white highlight suits the theme I'm running. If the auto-correct is grinding your gears go to settings in Google Keyboard (in Language & input) > Auto-correction > "Modest" setting seems to make it less skintish. Also (creepy as it is) the personalised suggestions works well by dragging words you use regularly on other Google services into your texts
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Thanks. I might give the Google keyboard a try. Like I said I'm trying the Minuum keyboard right now.
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Thanks. I might give the Google keyboard a try. Like I said I'm trying the Minuum keyboard right now.
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As others have mentioned, Swype is great for swyping. Swiftkey is great for traditional typing, its tracing feature is very average and not as fast.
Wordwave is more of an unknown that is quite good for tracing and decent input prediction so kind of in between swipe and swift but it looks great with many customisations.
Adaptx is getting there, it traces and types with great features.
Touchpal has been mentioned and I like this one. Has the best of both worlds too, reasonably accurate, easy access to emoticons etc and takes predictive tracing typing to the next stage on how you can drag predicted words to the spacebar to type.
Kii is also a great accurate tracing keyboard and traditional typing not bad with it as well.
Quickwrite is also another that does tracing and typing and looks very stock. Its not bad.
Theres actually quite a few more ive used over time, just cant remember them right now lol.
Im constantly changing as I can never settle on a perfect keyboard but my pick is touchpal, swype, swift and wordwave.